[vc_row height=”auto”][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/CYWMz09JbLw?si=21ZUlz1pJyl-qRtn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height=”small”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Third grade students composed “Mi Corazón Dominicano”, a song highlighting the Dominican heritage celebrated during the month of February.
The lyrics resulted from the Spanish Language Arts lessons on rhyme. Students organized their ideas, and once put together, it rendered a beautiful merengue.
We are especially thankful for Mr. Aguilar who was in charge of the music arrangements, Ms. Beislyn who took over the choreography and Ms. Abreu as coordinator of the project. What a blessing to count with so much talent![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lyrics:
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¡Qué lindo es este país!
Lleno de alegría, mucha gente feliz, bailando merengue y bachata,
y disfrutando de bellas playas.
2
Siempre con cariños nos saludamos,
y nos decimos “¿Qué lo qué mi hermano?” Los buhoneros en la calle gritando:
“¡Amarillo, amarillo los plátanos!”
3
En la comida somos campeones, comiendo yaniqueques, salami y tostones. un buen mofongo y un mangú,
que con chicarrones disfrutas tú.
4
Y no se puede quedar el sancocho,
un arroz blanco, habichuela y pollo.
Y en los postre el dulce ’e coco
que es más bueno que cualquier bizcocho
Qué bonito es,
agradecido es,
tan alegre es,
mi corazón dominicano.
Qué bonito es,
agradecido es,
tan alegre es,
mi corazón dominicano.
5
No hay para mi más bonito lugar, hermosos paisajes para disfrutar, inmensas playas y montañas como el Pico Duarte y Punta Cana.
6
Tenemos un clima privilegiado con mucho calor todo el año, pero en Cosntanza y Jarabacoa ese friito es otra cosa.
7
Valoramos nuestra historia
de mezcla, batallas y victorias.
que recordamos en la Zona Colonial y al nuestros próceres celebrar
8
Aquí disfrutamos de to’
Y por eso nos aman los turistas
En esta tierra bendecida por Dios, todos somos unos artistas.
Qué bonito es,
Agradecido es,
Tan alegre es,
Mi corazón dominicano.
Qué bonito es,
Agradecido es,
Tan alegre es,
Mi corazón dominicano.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elementary students have seen the question “Who am I in God?”and have had a chance to talk about the answers to it in the Workshops with Mr. Edwin, our former Character Education teacher and current Wellness Coach at our school.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height=”small”][vc_column width=”1/3″][us_image image=”34990″ size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][us_image image=”34998″ size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][us_image image=”34997″ size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The story of the creation of man was presented in a language that Elementary students may relate to, to show how God made us in His image and likeness, but sin keeps us away from our Lord. The students were shown the story through illustrations on the board, portraying our disobedience as evidence of the sin in us.
As they are exposed to Bible truths they come to understand that God’s design is good, because God is good. Therefore, we must return to that good nature. There is an image of God in everyone, that dignifies everyone. That is why we are to observe the Golden Rule.
When we go to Matthew 7:12 we find:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”34989″ size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Students discussed how their lives would be more harmonious if they embrace this principle for their lives.
If I like to be respected, then I have to start by respecting others. If I like others to be nice to me, I have to be nice first.
As parents and teachers, we are to reinforce the identity of our children as bearers of the image of God. We are to balance the truth of our divine nature with the reality of sin in our world. We are to accompany the young ones to understand the reality of sin and its consequences in our lives from an early age so that the appropriate actions can be taken in order to address the most profound need we all have: the need of a Savior who restores our communion with God. Once that communion is restored, our sins forgiven, we are truly free to live a life that honors God and brings the satisfactions that our souls crave and our hearts desire.
For resources to expand on these topics, feel free to write us at: ashton@tas.edu.do specify your grade level and you will receive special material from our Book Club Coordinator that will be useful for your family’s faith to grow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Next Week our third graders will be receiving two workshops to address issues that promote a healthy self-esteem.
Thanks to the contribution of the Parents Association, our Counseling Program addresses parental and students interests supported by the Nuestros Hijos Academy project.
